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Ruth Ann Manison rating star

4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC

F H A 203k: Cool Loan Includes Rehab Money @ Purch...

15 July, 2009| Home Buying, Home Improvements & Repair, Mortgage...

I just got back from StarTex Title on Buffalo Speedway where I heard an interesting presentation on FHA 203k loans. Kerrie Saeger of Houston Capital Mortgage shared her insights on this special loan p... read more

Ruth Ann Manison rating star

4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC

June Marks 9-Year High in F H A Loan Endorsements

14 July, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, Mortgage & Finance

The Federal Housing Administration endorsed 94,069 single-family mortgages in June, the highest number in nine years, according to the agency. Refinance transactions totaled 48,200 and purchase transa... read more

Valery Smith-Blank
RE/MAX Integrity

Why are Mortgage Rates Rising?

13 July, 2009| Home Buying, Home Values & Recent Sales, Mortgage...

Mortgage rates have been pretty volatile recently and you, like me, my be wondering what is causing this fluctuation when the federal prime interest rate remains so low. I asked the expe... read more

Ruth Ann Manison rating star

4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC

Mortgage Servicers Urged to Try Harder on Loan Mod...

13 July, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Home Selling, Mortgage...

The Wall Street Journal recently reported the Obama administration is frustrated with the pace at which mortgage companies are modifying loans under its housing rescue program. Treasury Secret... read more

Ruth Ann Manison rating star

4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC

Perspective on the National Foreclosure Rate

13 July, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Housing Market, Mortga...

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, 30% of American homes are owned outright—free and clear—with no mortgage. Of the 70% of 1-4 family homes that do have mortgages, 96.15% are NOT in... read more

Nancy Furst
Full Circle Texas

Banking regulators faulted

9 July, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, International Real Estate, Gen...

Banking regulators faulted By MARGARET CHADBOURN Bloomberg News July 9, 2009, 12:51AM Federal regulators who are tightening examinations of banks amid the worst financial crisis in 75... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

Terms of the $8,000 Tax Credit

8 July, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Mortgage & Financ...

John Shellington rating star

5/5 (31 surveys)
John Henry Properties

Home Affordability Index

2 July, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, Mortgage & Finance

Historically, homes have rarely been this affordable to a home buyer. This is especially true given the Tax Credit Incentive to first time home buyers. A combination of lower... read more

Trecia Cooke
EXIT Lone Star Realty

All the Ways Your Laziness Is Costing You Money

24 June, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, Neighborhoods & Communities, G...

by Daniel AdlerMonday, June 22, 2009provided by A collection of financial improvements you can make right now — minimal sweat required. Brewer, abolitionist, social reformer and English Member o... read more

Sean Smith
The Smith Group, LLC

Down Payment Assistance

16 June, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Mortgage & Financ...

Downpayment will vary by county. Downpayment starts from $9,500 up to $40,000 to purchase a home. read more

Sean Smith
The Smith Group, LLC

Buying A Home With Zero Cash

16 June, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Mortgage & Financ...

If you are renting, why pay your landlord's mortgage? Why not reap the benefits of building your own equity? Are you renting because you are held back from owning your own home becau... read more

Sean Smith
The Smith Group, LLC

Who is eligible to claim the $8000 Tax Credit

16 June, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, Mortgage & Finance

First-time home buyers purchasing any kind of home—new or resale—are eligible for the tax credit. To qualify for the tax credit, a home purchase must occur on or after January 1, 2009 and before Decem... read more

Roger Martin
Roger Martin Properties

HURRICANE PREP 101

15 June, 2009| Home Safety, Home Values & Recent Sales, Mortgage...

On the Texas Gulf Coast, we all know what June means -- hurricane season has arrived! Here are some tips from FEMA to be prepared. I have added a few of my own from recent experience! §&nbs... read more

John Shellington rating star

5/5 (31 surveys)
John Henry Properties

Forecasting Interest Rates

10 June, 2009| Mortgage & Finance

Forecasting Interest Rates The argument for rising interest rates is: Bankruptcy code changes: Legislation is being introduced that will allow the courts (read judge), to alter... read more

Bob Christian rating star

4.97/5 (240 surveys)
Upside Real Estate

Mortgage Rates Hit 25-Week High

5 June, 2009| Mortgage & Finance

Daily Real Estate News June 5, 2009 Mortgage Rates Hit 25-Week High Mortgage rates across the board jumped this week, with conventional mortgages reach... read more

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